WOW. . . THIS sword is a cutter!

Testing out the Kult of Athen Shamshir and it really surprised us. Check out Kult of Athena swords here: www.kultofathena.com/?koa=30173
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[@RachDarastrix2]

Did you see those Shadlanders? They had curved swords. Curved Swords.

[@NorseGraphic]

Skyrim reference, nice! 😂

[@Spectre_0491]

Sir you took the comment right out of my mouth 😅

[@jasotpatakasu8673]

BIG. CURVED. SWORDS.

[@RocafellaPlaza]

Shamsir *Elden Ring* reference

[@joshm3484]

@@Spectre_0491 and right to the knee

[@markfergerson2145]

Your experience may indicate why traditional shamshirs often had handles of horn, it being somewhat more tolerant of shock than hardwood.

[@abumorgan1421]

Also it’s looks better than wood

[@jamesfrankiewicz5768]

Even if you stick to wood, you could probably find a piece with grain that would work better for that shape. Those pieces would probably be in the off-cut/reject pile of the bladesmith's local carpenter.

[@Immopimmo]

​@jamesfrankiewicz5768 yes, or something like a nice burl where the wood fibers are all intertwined so it's really hard to split. But yeah, buffalo horn or a modern micarta imitation horn would be loads better for that shape

[@Arkie-Phoenix]

12:55 the Brandon Herrera reference was not something I expected

[@DrygdorDradgvork]

Same lol

[@youtubeonly3413]

I ran to the comments immediately to see if anyone else got it and if not to comment myself.

[@cjreckoner8465]

Ditto 😂

[@FuknKms]

You meant 12:45

[@Raptor091288]

In a more free country, Shadiversity just might be a guntube channel focusing on reproduction/milsurp firearms. Anyway, let's hope Brandon sees this (as he's no doubt already been informed by numerous fans) and shoots some pineapple cans in his next video.

[@urseliusurgel4365]

The hilt is of Ottoman/Mameluke style, Persian hilts tend to have steel crossguards which are deeper in the central section (langet to langet) and the downcurved pommel does not swell into a bulbous shape and often has a metal, thimble-shaped, sheathing. Though famed for the shorter broader-bladed killiç, the Ottoman bladesmiths also produced shamshir blades, termed şinşir (shinshir) in Turkish. The grips on originals were made from two grip scales, usually of horn, which has less grain than wood. Also the scales sandwich the tang and are separated by a metal, brass or silver, strapping with all spaces filled by resin. This composite construction would probably perform much better than a single piece of wood.

[@enoughothis]

"You see those warriors from Australia? They got curved swords. Curved. Swords."

[@Jaybekko-sp7td]

I wonder if it would 'come back' if thrown?

[@damiangebarski2315]

Tyranth: "Cast it into the fire!" Shad: "NO!... Don't wanna!"

[@sparkieT88]

cool to see swords from an area that doesn't get talked about as much, in terms of swords anyway

[@Balaclavaballistics]

You should check Razmafzartv about the shamshir

[@balin1920]

You need to get your hands on the szabla wz 1935 cavalry Saber.

[@MorgottofLeyendell]

KZbin has favored you again, recommended eight minutes after release. All the best to you guys. God bless.

[@johnnywalking83]

Thank goodness Tyranth is around to keep Shad in check

[@rustkarl]

Their enthusiasm is infectious. It’s just fun to watch them having fun cutting with a really nice blade. Like, no intellectualism, just some nice clean cuts.

[@DygoKnight]

6:51 Classic OMAE WA MO SHINDEIRU delayed reaction cut

[@frozenpants3274]

Naruto man, what you doing here? 😆

[@XavTheCombustivve]

Dygo Knight????

[@robertb8673]

​@@XavTheCombustivvefist of the North star.😊

[@robertb8673]

Delayed reaction 😊 You are already dead,you just don't know it.

[@macchxero]

And you can actually saw the foam stick said "Nani?" 🤣🤣🤣

[@youtubeonly3413]

12:46 New petition to have an Ak guy Shadiversity Crossover.

[@nobsherc]

Maaaan, Tyranth quoting Herrera made my day.

[@revpembroke3082]

Texas and Australia? Be a bit of work

[@RoseKindred]

Stain and vibration aside, this sword, will keel.

[@beowulfsrevenge4369]

I'd take a shamshir over a katana any day. Personally, I think they look way better than a katana.

[@theodoreharrold9875]

Messer ist besser

[@blumiu2426]

The katana living rent free up there?

[@RocafellaPlaza]

​@@theodoreharrold9875what if I wear Armor?

[@Jeffersoniananti-federalist]

@@RocafellaPlaza Depends. Is it gambeson?

[@theodoreharrold9875]

@RocafellaPlaza82 that question could apply to all of the above

[@robertjensen1438]

“Susie asks, “Mommy, why do you always cut the ends off the sausages before you put them in the skillet?” “Oh, that’s just the way my mother always did it. You’ll have to ask her.” “Granny”, asks Susie the next time her grandmother visits. “Why do you and mommy always cut the ends off the sausages before you put them in the skillet?” “Oh, that’s just the way my mother always did it. “You’ll have to ask her.” “Great Granny”, asks Susie the next time they visit her slightly senile grandmother in the nursing home. “Why do you, Granny and Mommy always cut the ends off the sausages before you put them in the skillet?” “Oh for heavens sake”, yells Great Granny. “Are they still using that small frying pan!”

[@Grandwigg]

I remember a variation on that with chicken or Turkey, or maybe leg of lamb or the like in a roasting pan in the oven. Great story joke, thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@letsunnahgoforth]

The swords parabolic curve, light weight, and single edge design make it an highly efficient slashing and cutting weapon also in addition to it being one handed

[@Nathan-vt1jz]

The problem with so much focus on cutting is it takes away the sword’s ability thrust - arguably the most important function of a sword. Without the ability to thrust it will be almost useless against armor.

[@bodesanad4328]

Imagine fighting someone holding two of those

[@Xyponx]

"I'm not relishing this at all." - Tyranth, with a shit-eating grin, followed by a sly look into the camera as he puts the HEMA mask on.

[@zachproctor3534]

was not expecting a Brandon reference

[@lordcorgi6481]

Shad being like Frodo at Mount Doom during the strength test 🤣

[@czescwaszejpamiecizonierze7427]

Szabla, oh' good gentleman, oh' good old szabla finally made it appearance. ❤❤❤❤

[@JCOwens-zq6fd]

This is why shamshir & Kindjal short sword is my favorite weapon set. You get the saber & a short sword akin to a Gladius. Plus the Kindjal usually has a knife in the back of the scabbard for eating, utility tasks etc.

[@prpunk187]

16:49 tyranth really wants to break that sword lol that face HAHA

[@kamron_thurmond]

21:08 I love the British Top Gear ranking board. You should try and find a way to make weapons "Cool Wall'' too.

[@O-Shiro-inu]

5:30 it cracks me up that Shad acts like he doesn’t know what it’s going to cut like for the audience, even though he’s already done it 😂 that’s showbiz baby

[@NeBuLiSt]

That was 98% the cut of Legends there shad, almost got the total balance!!!!! Smooth as!!!!!! hahaha PS. Cult of Athena, Please send Shad another one of these swords... he loves it!!!!!♥

[@Roland3ld]

Here is the usual full support for channel growth.

[@crowatthesol6713]

Shad, I just saw FNT for the first time and was so glad to see you on there! I just discovered this channel a few weeks ago.

[@Theplaguedoctorate]

I love seeing more swords from different cultures

[@lordphoenexthetenth2317]

I'd love to see y'all test a Khopesh ngl! It's really rare that that blade gets any love and there's a ton of unique aspects to fighting with it.

[@laneskirata]

Very recently discovered this channel, and I gotta say, love the content. So many beautiful swords, and this is one of the most beautiful swords I’ve ever seen.

[@mrhamedr]

Hi shad. As a Persian (Iranian) person, I should say thanks so much for the review and admire your content. I love you so much and learned many things from your videos. ........ Let's talk about "Shamshir- شمشیر" Shamshir is a Persian word that means "Sword" which consists of "Sham (means claw/fang)" and "Shir (means lion)" We have many different types (and variations) of swords from the median Empire ( around 7th century BC) until the Pahlavi dynasty (1925-1979) and yes we had beautiful straight swords as well 😅. The word scimitar is a also modification of the word "Shamshir" in Persian. We have 5 main different types of Shamshir which includes " shamshir, kilij, talwar, pulwar, and nimcha". I think that's enough for the comment. As a medieval lover I would like to see more Persian weaponry. ..... Thanks so much. Love you again, Hamed. And sorry i can't donate from my country cause of US sanctions and stuff...

[@erikjames3361]

People tend to forget that a curved sword will have more edge contact/slashing time per strike by design. The strike will draw the blade along the point of contact by definition of the blade being curved. And multiply the cutting power to boot on an unarmored target.

[@andrewp6387]

Did you see those warriors from Hammerfell? They have curved swords! Curved. Swords!

[@electrifiedgamer1322]

I’m loving the thumbnail. Still looking forward to an SAO video

[@richard_n]

The tv series Deadliest Warrior tested out the Kilij that was used by Vlad the Impaler. After testing it, they said it was probably the deadliest sword they had come across. Curved swords are no joke.

[@Nathan-vt1jz]

Except they are lousy at thrusting… so they are particularly bad at dealing with armor. The stronger the curve the more it loses the ability to thrust. In any real martial context, curved swords are inferior to straight bladed swords and spears are superior in general.

[@mkb2195]

Have you seen those guys from hammerfell? They've got Curved swords....Curved ..swords !

[@SA12String]

Shad will spend the rest of his life chasing that beautiful cut, and I don't blame him a bit. LMAO at the Mr. [Brandon] Herrera "ADD break" reference (@12:45). I watched Tyranth beat a bend into that piece of angle iron they use for testing toughness, and the blade didn't break. Go watch that bit again (15:30). You can see the angle iron bending with every strike. Impressive. All they managed to do is some entirely expected edge damage and snap the pommel? I like it.

[@czescwaszejpamiecizonierze7427]

Mr's Herrera's reference, i see you there red man!

[@letsunnahgoforth]

Scimitars, shamshir I think are perfect swords for cavalry and perfect for slashing

[@angryroostercreations5194]

For cavalry they work but are a bit short to be considered perfect. Dedicated cavalry sabers tend to have heavier and longer blades, some up to 36". You have to be able to reach the guy your cutting at from high up on a horse. A lot of cavalry swords also weren't very nimble in the hand because of this. Great on horseback, but not so great on foot. A shamshir with a shield though would be a killer pair.

[@letsunnahgoforth]

@@angryroostercreations5194 They are longer shamshirs/ scimitars They come ins all different sizes. You have what the persians used shamshirs you have what curved swords used by the Arabs you have the tulwar from the indian subcontinent and then you also had the pulwar from I think lighter slashing swords are better for cavalry because that's what you'd do on horseback I think Some scimitars are super long and some are short

[@angryroostercreations5194]

@@letsunnahgoforth True, i was thinking about the sword in the review.

[@patricknez7258]

7:46 😂 i like this reaction. Trying to be measured and have healthy skepticism, but still have to be honest about it cutting like butta

[@loganbford9478]

I'd love to see a new full collection video or could be fine by types and where to buy some of them. Would also be cool to see some Amazon buys so it would be easy for people to try

[@matthaeusdecuiavia8637]

You may want to check out polish hussar sabre, or hungarian sabre. Great weapons, each with unique features, making them even more interesting.

[@berzurksamurai]

I just love Shad giggling like an excited little girl

[@seanmills1473]

Bruh. Shad laid down an anime cut on that noodle! Lol

[@farididdinrahimov1050]

Shad doing scimitar review. Surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

[@jasonstamwitz6928]

Oooooooo our first debate on a sword. Loved the ending with the discussion.

[@elishaberry611]

Very nice blade. It gave a good fight. Worthy of its ranking.

[@ryanwigal304]

Very impressive cuts! Will say, you're inexperience with a curved sword is apparent but still quite good. Showed very much in the cutting test. You guys were obviously used to straighter longer blades, that's ok though! Again still very awesome content!

[@PoserPosse]

Pacing Shad not wanting to do it, is very funny. 😆

[@rifleman2c997]

Curved. Swords. Edit: Wait, was that an AK guy reference?

[@generaljesus9825]

Curved sword review

[@Goblin_Magic]

Seems like a Whiterun Gaurd reference to me.

[@DrygdorDradgvork]

​@@Goblin_MagicI believe he meant the "as Mr. Herrera would say, ADD break."

[@ROMANTIKILLER2]

While woods was still often used, many original old shamshir, kilji, and what British and French referred too as "Mameluk swords" had hilts carved in bones, which makes me wonder whether those had better properties or the material was simply chosen because it was fancier. Anyway, those swords were normally used to slash at unarmoured opponents, so shock absorbtion was less of an issue. And while some Ottoman pala can be some rather chunky cutter, other shamshir are relatively light and nimble, but I suppose that it did the job well enough at cutting through bare skin or light clothing.

[@ShellworldGames]

Shad had a lot of fun with this one.

[@grbdevnull5611]

You could probably glue the broken piece of the pommel back on, and then pin it in place with wooden or small brass pins. I don't think you have to go to the extreme of making a whole new grip.

[@MrPablosek]

I open youtube and there it is, a new video uploaded 30 seconds ago lol

[@tippydippy6529]

hehe same

[@HD-mp6yy]

Finally Shad, after so many years you finaly got a real men's sword.

[@AmirFortrade]

This sold me on this blade profile. Also would not be surprised if horn and steel handles held up, but retained more vibration on those hits, benefit being that they'll hold up better than wood.

[@WBlake01]

That is a gorgeous sword!

[@manguy01]

Shad's reticence in committing to destroying that sword was _PALPABLE_

[@jannevellamo]

You could probably strengthen the handle by epoxying a layer of leather onto it. Leather would add a slightly springy layer that's easy on the hand and would make the wood less likely to splinter. Alternatively, you could make the handle out of some really tough wood, such as olive, which can take almost anything. If you want to go high tech, you can try making the handle out of fiberglass. If you have some metalworking skills and don't mind adding a bit of weight, you could even cast a bronze handle, which would last forever.

[@GuitarsRockForever]

The sword that makes you an emperor.

[@Danko_Sekulic]

Or a Safavid shah 😂

[@noahsibahi-jackson8757]

14:20 Shad: “It’s an off centred point it’s hard” Tyranth: “Yeah that’s the point” 😂 😂

[@merakimelodies8931]

Gotta love a good sword from Hammerfell! 😂😊

[@kleinjahr]

It looks like the pommel broke along the grain. If the handle was made with a natural bend or perhaps a steamed bend it probably would not of broken like that.

[@mpsorrentino]

17:48 You can in fact grow harder wood, choose a naturally stronger and long-lived species of tree, and protect it until it's gigantic, then use the heartwood, the innermost wood from the densest oldest part of the tree to make the handle from. So not impossible just impractical and difficult given most trees can outlive humans.

[@DeanCalaway]

That was impressive that a sword that light and thin survived all that, specially the edge, I thought for sure it was gonna snap.

[@amirhosseinmaghsoodi388]

There are historical versions of shamshirs with metal Pommels if anyone wants to know.

[@barbaraludwiczak6798]

This reminds me of Polish sabre/szabla. Curved blades definitely have soft spot i my heart.

[@ningnong1343]

I smiled so hard watching your swingasms. 😂

[@trathanstargazer6421]

Ugh! The more I see all these swords the more I REALLY want to get Hellish Quart....

[@verihimthered2418]

And the winged hussars arrived

[@notacleverman9438]

You see those warriors from Hammerfell? They have curved swords. Curved. Swords!

[@trynda1701]

Another cool video from Shadiversity. 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@thehonoredone2361]

Curved sword? The redguards would like to know your location.

[@WJS774]

I expect that a part of why it stood up to the torture tests as well as it did is because it's so light, the more mass something has the worse it tends to do when colliding with an immovable object.

[@beowulfsrevenge4369]

Forget your pineapple on pizza, grill some fresh pineapple with a little brown sugar and cinnamon. That's waaaaaay better.

[@TowhomdoIoweexcess]

Throw the brown sugar cinnamon pineapple into a wood burning stove, choose the flavor of wood and you’ve got success

[@mhdfrb9971]

The curved swords make katana look outdated

[@whitewolf3051]

Doesn’t matter to some people, they will prefer the katana over others regardless. To them, other curved swords are ugly. It’s a matter of opinion, and there’s no changing their minds. I too prefer the katana over other curved swords, no matter how much “better” those are suppose to be.

[@ki.r.byschannel3341]

Sword is Sword

[@royalecrafts6252]

a katana with a proper guard and a 5160 monosteel is a beast of a sword

[@r0derick439]

pity it bent😓

[@ThaitopYT]

Before this, I *know* a katana is overrated but after the this, I can *feel* the katana is overrated.

[@ObservingLibertarian]

18:40 Laminate handle, layered long ways from guard to pommel, that'd what you'd have to do to prevent those kind of breaks. Or, even better, a solid chunk of high impact polymer like Polypropylene, shaped and then pinned. However, neither laminate woods or space age polymers are authentic to the place of origin so it would be a notable departure in form factor.

[@temptempy1360]

good edge presentation and getting that cutting (slicing) motion that was mentioned on straight swords earlier. The curve doesn't push the target away from the edge like a straight blade. Narrow handle good for glove work. The curve also gives it strength for destruction cuts, as the tip of the blade doesn't try to flex forwards from the core strength of the blade, instead a proper curved blade the momentum (moment) of the tip stopping , because of the trailing section of the forward part of the blade is trying to move forward with preservation of energy and momentum; it tries to move into where the slightly more handle-wards part of the blade is, and that transfer is into the rear part of the blade. But this continues back down the length of the curve and blade, transferring energy that would threaten the tip of a straight sword to whip forwards or flex - this makes them much more structurally sound with less steel or technology

[@averagepizzaenjoyer5681]

12:50 damn straight shad

[@RainMakeR_Workshop]

God help Shad if her ever discovers that Japan puts Strawberry on Pizza, Brazil puts Banana on Pizza, Thailand puts Coconut on Pizza, India puts Mango on Pizza, Vietnam puts Lychee on Pizza and his own country Australia puts Kiwi on Pizza. Also Italy themselves put Figs and Pears on Pizza.

[@IgnusIncubus]

Brazil puts absolutely any and everything on pizza

[@lotharrenz4621]

a german pizza-making company once brought pizza covered in chocolate. I never got to try it, but people said it was fit to drown in molten choklit.

[@holtec333]

"........finally a sword you can cut with huh" THE SHADE LMAO

[@curtisbright4012]

This is the video I have been waiting for. Only topped by the Kilij. Vlad the Third Purrs in anticipation of the Kilij.

[@curtisbright4012]

(Drăculești)

[@curtisbright4012]

There is a reason that the "Chunky Boi" was Vlad the Impaler Drakulya's preferred weapon of war. You now have a reasonable facsimile of the Bucharesti Butcher's Favourite Carving Knife. I can't wait for Tyranth to realize what I'm talking about.

[@curtisbright4012]

Western sword styles work with this type of sword, but to REALLY feel their magic, you need to study the turkish style of fighting with them. It's fluid, and the blade is often kept much closer to the wielder's body. It's... like... the turkish style with that blade is like kung fu, compared to the western sword styles, would be more like "juijitsu", in unarmed terms.

[@xxxlonewolf49]

Shad "watch my great side cuts!" Shad does another diagonal slash

[@byronlee8745]

I will be honest, that is my kind of sword! 🗡️ ❤

[@piotrskodowski7544]

My first reaction is "Oh for the love of!!! Its NOT A FRIGGIN SWORD it is a saber." And than I remembered english folk think sabre IS a type of sword. Witch it is not a case in Polish as we have extremely long association with sabres and they are even distinct in language.

[@dukenukemani07]

That's a really nice sword! 😁 👍

[@bluberyblaster2556]

Tyranth looks like a dad about to play with something new they got for their kid

[@Lezarddd]

Convenient! I was struggling to open up this letter I just received! I'll go get one of these for myself, then...

[@BobT36]

"Time to destroy it!" Missed an opportunity for a "No...." with some LOTR footage, there.

[@JustTooDamnHonest]

Tyranth was sent to Shad in order to keep him in check.

[@LuxFerre4242]

The Windlass sabre I have is a well constructed beast of a cutter, but it weighs a tonne. No distil taper.

[@DazHotep6EQUJ5]

I want a review of a khopesh already.

[@guywholikesheelies3231]

There isn't too many unfortunately. I think Devils Edge (KoA) have one but it's pretty short. You're going for commissions at that point. I think Skal had a bronze one but it was never tested

[@WhamBamShangalang]

Pineapple absolutely belongs on pizza.

[@Nathan-vt1jz]

Great for cutting, but it looks like it would be worthless against an armored opponent. Chainmail alone would easily stop the sword. It also lacks the weight to chop particularly well. A katana at least maintain some ability to thrust.

[@asa-punkatsouthvinland7145]

I started owning Windlass' in 1995. Sone were wonderful some not so. BUT when Windlass gets a sword right they can be surprisingly good for the price. This shamshir (be it the older production run, the KoA exclusive or the blades Windlass made (make?) for the Cold Steel version) are all very good blades & surprisingly light. I've had a few Windlass swords I test cut on thin frying pans & hard bamboo with no bending, chips or aledge rolling at all. I am fortunate enough to live 3.5 hours drive from Museum Replicas so can go often & handle swords & such before buying. But if one is considering a Windlass & cant handle it first try finding reviews on youtube or sword forum. Like i said some Windlass products are really good products & others can be duds... But they are often worth considering.

[@saphcal]

very cool sword. if i was looking for a single handed single edged blade, id say thats a solid pick!

[@brendanloconnell]

Windlass has really good heat treatment, just inconsistent quality control. But when you get a properly heat treated sword from them, they're really tough.

[@robertmochel6798]

I love pineapple on one type of pizza. The one I like has a sweet chili Tai sauce, chicken (dark meat) pineapple, black olives, jalapenos, and crumbled bacon. The cheese mix 50% mozzarella, 30% provolone, 20% cheddar. On a nice pan thick crust pizza with some butter under the crust before baking.

[@FusionDeveloper]

That was awesome!